Kola nut

/kˈəʊlə nˈʌt/

/kˈoʊlə nˈʌt/

[noun]

Kola nut

[NOUN]

a bitter, caffeine-rich nut harvested from the evergreen kola tree

synonyms : cola nut

What is a "kola nut"?

A kola nut, derived from the kola tree, is a bitter-tasting nut known for its high caffeine content and stimulating properties. Native to tropical regions, the kola nut has a distinctive appearance with its reddish-brown color and wrinkled texture. It is often utilized as a natural flavoring ingredient, lending its unique bitter taste to beverages such as cola drinks. Beyond its flavor, the kola nut has cultural significance in some regions, where it is exchanged as a traditional symbol of hospitality and used in ceremonies.

tree bearing large brown nuts containing e.g. caffeine; source of cola extract

synonyms : Cola acuminata

goora nut

kola

kola nut tree

Examples

1. And there's also something called the kola nut, which is native to western and central Africa, which a lot of people chew on for its stimulating properties.

2. They would say, "It's invigorating, and stimulating, and healthy for your nervous system using the exotic extract of the coca and kola nut to make you super alive and ready to face your day."